But this is what I have to say
Be sure many or even all
Will take it the wrong way
We are vultures and mercenaries
Gnawing at what God gave us
Barbaric is too kind a word for the human race
I hear you saying why am I making such a fuss
We claim to care about the environment
The ocean, the trees even that pesky subway rat
Those words are spoken every single day
We all know its yet another ploy and act
If I had a dollar for every time I heard "lets be green"
My pockets would be pouring money rain
Self denial and personal agendas drive us
Maybe it's just me, but the whole damn world seems so vain
I like the Carly Simon reference Bags.
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ReplyDeleteThe Aquillrelle 2nd poetry contest is in full swing. This is just a reminder that you are personally invited to join our second contest.
Cash prizes await the winners, and publication the other finalists
Participation and prizes.
1. Any number of entries per contestant, grouped in groups of 5 poems with each group priced independently (see pricing lower down).
2. Participation is charged at:
- first entry
$5
- second entry
$4
- third and fourth entry
$3 each
- fifth entry
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Please select the number of poems you wish to submit, and the relevant submission fee.
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So, if you trust your poetry's beauty, you are heartily welcome to submit.
Contest rules
1. Participants must be above 18 years of age, or sponsored by such a person.
2. Any style accepted, rhyme, no rhyme, nature, family, erotica, personal, society, humor, etc.
3. We apply no censorship, however it is fair to tell you up front that poems encouraging hate, violence, pornography, derogation of others, drug abuse, and similar ? have no chance of winning. Of course, if such aspects are relevant and necessary as part of the "story" , then there is no problem in using them.
4. The specific conditions of each individual contest must be adhered to.
5. Proven plagiarism will result in indefinite banning from the site.
6. Poems must be between 10 and 50 lines long, empty lines included. This limitation might change occasionally, if specified in the individual contest. Submissions should be in .doc format.
Entries expected and accepted until 31 May 2010.
Contest results will be published on 31 July 2010.
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Overall, the poem is good but the last line got me.
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